Alpha Technologies Te17 - Manual (Page 23)

A RGUS T ECHNOLOGIES T E 17 O UTDOOR E NCLOSURE
I NSTALLATION
6.3 Battery Installation
WARNING
Review the safety instructions provided at the beginning of this manual. Follow
battery manufacturer’s safety recommendations when working around battery
systems.
6.3.1 Preparation/Mounting
The Te17 must be mounted before installation of the bottom tray of batteries may be completed.
Batteries should be located in a temperature-controlled environment; i.e., Tempest. The temperature
should be regulated at approx. 25 °C (77 °F). Significantly lower temperatures reduce performance and
higher temperatures decrease life expectancy.
Before assembly, clean cells (where applicable) as per the battery manufacturer's recommendations. First
neutralize any acid with a baking soda and water solution. Then wipe the cells with clean water.
6.3.2 Installation of Batteries in Argus Tempest Power Systems
Verify that all battery breakers, DC circuit breakers, and fuses on the distribution
panels are either in the OFF position or removed. For each of the following steps,
verify that the rubber terminal caps / plastic covers are on and are completely
covering the positive and negative terminal connections.
Use a corrosion-inhibiting agent such as NO-OX or NCP-2 on all battery terminal connections.
1. Open the battery compartment door and remove the battery shelf-retaining
bracket. Set bracket and hardware aside.
2. Lift each battery and place on the front edge of shelf, and slide into place.
3. Ensure that the battery output cabling will reach the [+] and [–] terminals of the
series battery string and that the batteries are oriented correctly for easy
installation of the inter-unit “series” connectors.
4. Remove any no-oxide “A” grease from battery terminals.
5. Burnish terminal posts with a non-metallic brush, polishing pad or 3M-type
scotch pad.
6. Apply a light coating of no-oxide “A” grease to the terminal posts.
7. If lead plated inter-unit connectors are used, they should also be burnished and
no-oxide “A” grease applied as above.
8. Install the inter-unit connectors.
9. Replace the battery shelf-retaining bracket.
10. Connect the batteries to the pre-installed cables mounted on the retaining
brackets.
11. Repeat the above installation procedure for each shelf and battery string. Note:
The Te17 must be mounted before installation of the bottom tray of batteries may
be completed.
12. See system startup procedure before connecting batteries online.
After assembly, batteries should be numbered and “as received” readings should be taken, including
battery voltage and temperature. Refer to manufacturer's literature for guidelines.
See following table for typical maintenance report.
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